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Chelsea announce the signing of forward Didier Drogba from Galatasaray earlier today. The Ivory Coast striker who scored 151 goals in 347 appearances in his first stint at Stamford Bridge return to the club on a 1-year contract.
Drogba, who one of Jose Mourinho's first few signings at Chelsea in 2005 reveals that is was an easy decision to return to the club. "It was an easy decision - I couldn't turn down the opportunity to work with Jose again. Everyone knows the special relationship I have with this club and it has always felt like home to me," he said.
‘My desire to win is still the same and I look forward to the opportunity to help this team. I am excited for this next chapter of my career.’
Jose Mourinho on the other hand is delighted having added more experience to his squad. On signing the 36-year-old striker he said, "He’s coming because he’s one of the best strikers in Europe. I know his personality very well and I know if he comes back he’s not protected by history or what he’s done for this club previously. He is coming with the mentality to make more history."
During his first spell at the club, Drogba won 3 Premier League titles, 4 FA Cups, 2 League Cups and also the club's first Champions League trophy that was sealed by the Ivorian's penalty in the shootout.
Drogba joins the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Fernando Torres, and the new signing Diego Costa, what looks like a formidable attacking lineup ahead of the new season.
